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ECE4751
Laser Theory and Applications (3-0-3)
- Prerequisites
- PHYS 2212
- Corequisites
- None
- Catalog Description
- Provides an introduction to the theory and applications of laser principles and related instrumentation. Emphasis is on the fundamental principles underlying laser action. Crosslisted with PHYS 4751.
- Textbook(s)
- O'Shea, Callen & Rhodes, Introduction to Lasers and Their Applications, Addison Wesley, 1978. ISBN 9780201055092 (required)
- Topical Outline
Introduction Properties of Laser light Wave motion Laws of Reflection and Refraction Monochromaticity Directionality and Brightness Interference and Coherence Polarization Gaussian Beams Introduction to Lasers Stimulated Emission Einstein Coefficients Lineshape Threshold and Steady State Conditions Two, Three, and Four Level Laser Systems Laser Dynamics Q-switching and Mode-locking Saturable Absorbers and Amplifiers Laser Examples Gas Lasers Excimer Lasers Doped Insulator Lasers Dye Lasers Semiconductor Lasers Detection and Characterization of Optical Radiation Thermal Detectors Quantum Detectors Measurement Techniques Optical Communication Fiber Optics Systems Power Applications Beam Focussing Material Processing Scanning Systems Holography
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